# Medical Records Technician (Inpatient Coder)

Hiring organization: [Indian Health Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/indian-health-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4c86f185-cc96-4b18-9c5e-6eada2ba0209

Listed on Indian Health Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Shiprock, New Mexico
- Salary: 55882 – 72644 USD per year

## Summary

This federal role codes inpatient medical records for accurate billing and quality reporting, reviewing clinical documentation to assign diagnoses and procedures correctly, audit for compliance, and provide coding feedback to providers. It suits detail-oriented professionals with medical coding experience who can work independently and support healthcare data integrity.

_Our summary, not Indian Health Service's wording._

## Skills named

CPT Coding, Medical Coding, Quality Assurance

## Required

- One year of specialized inpatient medical coding and auditing experience at the next lower federal grade (GS-08) or equivalent
- Ability to independently resolve coding and documentation discrepancies
- Experience conducting quality assurance reviews and compliance audits
- Ability to analyze coding, billing, and reimbursement data
- REAL ID obtained by May 7, 2025

## Nice to have

- Certification as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CCS-P through AHIMA, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC (must obtain within two years of appointment)

Apply on Indian Health Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889975200